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Happy Rātu e hoa mā! Today on the show, Rosetta and Milly chat to Johanna Cosgrove about her upcoming comedy shows at Goblin, and the duo chat with Roan Zaied about her research in COPD detection technology for Ready Steady Learn. Also, plenty of yarns about failing subjects in school for The Beths AOTW giveaway! Whakarongo mai nei!

Today on Ready Steady Learn, Roan Zaedi speaks with Rosetta and Milly about her research on ways to improve early detection of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)—a serious lung disease that is the

Thanks to the University of Auckland!

Legendary kiwi comedian Johanna Cosgrove is up in the studio for a kōrero with Rosetta and Milly about some forthcoming shows to Goblin, including Goblin Girls this week, and her award-winning show Sweetie on September 7! Whakarongo mai nei!

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman will be talking to us about all things birds: including the discovery of an extinct species of duck, the effect of light pollution on birdsong, and unexpected findings about bird pooping habits. 

Bonus honourable mention for the first ever Hong Kong bird contest this week!

Thanks to MOTAT, the museum inspiring the innovators of tomorrow!

Oto and Jaycee talked with Samantha Cheong about her time in Seoul during There's A Tuesday's 10-day residency program and played 2 hours of K-Indie and alternative rock from across the Asian diaspora.

A recent international study, including using recordings of birds in New Zealand’s North Island, has shown that birds worldwide are singing for almost an hour longer due to light pollution.

The study used audio recordings of millions of birds, and these findings show that light pollution confuses birds, impacting their natural cycles and could have an impact on their health.

News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Dr Natalie Forsdick, the President of Birds New Zealand, about these recent findings.

Following on from my chat with Forsdick, Joel also spoke to Dr Rashi Parker, the Fundraising Manager at BirdCare Aotearoa, a native bird hospital based in West Auckland, about these findings, how light pollution is impacting the birds coming into the hospital, and what people can do to ensure birds are carefully transported to the hospital if needed.

If you want to support the work BirdCare Aotearoa, you can donate to their charity here.

Today on Monday Breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Pennie brings special guest Julia Parnell up to the studio for a kōrero about her new show 'Cutting the Curve' for Fashun, Rachel Ashby makes a grand return to bFM Brekkie to chat about Going Global, Loose Reads with Suri, and Bosom Selecta with Freak The Sheep host Taylor! Whakarongo mai nei!

Rhythm Selection: August 25, 2025

Last week, Auckland Council voted to take draft changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan to consultation, which would see increased housing density, particularly around public transport networks.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has spoken positively of the move, and sez it will provide an ‘alternative’ for the Government’s goal of 2 million new homes in Auckland, as well as emphasising how the move can operate alongside Public Transport Developments.

Producer Alex spoke to Senior Lecturer in school of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, Bill Mckay, about the changes and what they will mean for housing in Auckland.